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  1. Andrei Radu

    A complete guide for competency interview preparation

    This is a guide for the purposes of preparing for competency interviews, be they in a VI, another intermediary step or an AC/final stage interview. The advice here is based on my personal approach, as I received VS offers from top US/MC firms 4/4 times I implemented it. This will include: A...
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    Shoosmiths Assessment Centre June 2024

    Hi all, I have recently been invited to attend the Shoosmiths Assessment Centre and have only ever participated in a half-day AC with another firm, so I have limited experience and insight. If possible, does anyone have any insight into the Shoosmiths AC specifically, or if anyone can offer...
    • AspiringSolicitor2024
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    • #shoosmithstrainingcontract assessment centre assessment centre case study assessment centre interview assessmentcentre shoosmiths shoosmithsassessmentcentre
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  3. UmarBajwa

    Recommended Assessment Centres for SQE2

    I sat the SQE2 in January of this year and comparing my experience to others in my cohort, the assessment centre can make a big difference to your experience. I sat the assessments in London. My written exams were in ITTS - Aldgate East My oral exams were in - Royal College of General...
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    Forsters Assessment Day

    Hi All, I've been invited to an assessment centre with Forsters which will be held next week. The assessment centre consists of an interview, a group task and a case study exercise. That's all the info I've received directly from the firm, but from doing some reading around on here I've heard...
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    CMA assessment centre

    Hii, I was not sure where to put this post, but I was wondering if anyone happens to have interviewed with the CMA. I was fed up with law firm applications and applied to the CMA's Legal Intern position on a whim and have been invited for an interview?! If anyone has interviewed with them before...
  6. BJosh1928

    Assessment Centre preparation for someone that has no knowledge of law?

    Somehow received assessment centre offers to a few law firms and have made it near to the assessment centre rounds for top law firms (MC firms/US). I applied on a whim as I used to be interested in law but due to familial pressure of not going down that route, for years I just left the idea of...
    • BJosh1928
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    • application advice assessment centre assessment centre case study commercial awareness interview prep magic circle training contract us law firm vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  7. PC99

    Herbert Smith Freehills Assessment Centre

    Hi! I'm prepping for the HSF assessment centre and am a non-law student. I've been throughly researching the firm to bulk up my answers for the interview and have a few questions. 1. I was wondering if anyone knew which clients HSF secconds to? I can't find this information online 2. The...
  8. Splarah

    5 Minute Presentation - Assessment Centre

    Hi all, I have an assessment centre for a regional law firm coming up and we have been asked to: "Prepare a 5-minute presentation on any subject of your choice – no slides or visuals to be used" So, am I being an idiot if I don't pick something law-related to discuss? And if so, what on earth...
    • Splarah
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    • advice assessment centre presentation training contract training contract advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
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    Greenberg Traurig

    Hi all - I have an AC next week with Greenberg Traurig. All I know is that there's two interviews, a written exercise and a group presentation. I've only done an AC at one other big US firm, and I didn't get through, so it's safe to say I'm a little nervous 😅 As a result, I was wondering if...
    • Phoebe123451
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    • assessment centre assessment day case study greenberg traurig group exercise group interviews interview us firm written exercise
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Fladgate AC experiences ?

    Hi all, I have an upcoming AC with Fladgate and was wondering whether anyone who has completed their AC would be kind enough to provide any guidance and tips. Would really appreciate the help!
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    Intray/E-tray Exercise Tips

    I thought I'd collate some tips I found helped me with intray/e-tray exercises (if you have any other, feel free to list them below): 1) Read all the documents carefully - sometimes there are many documents to review, so take time to read each slowly and carefully. 2) Organise and prioritise...
  12. Harty

    Bird & Bird AC

    Hi all Received an AC invite for the 2Bird Spring Vac Scheme. The email says "The virtual assessment centre comprises of a timed written exercise, live interview, as well as non-assessed Q&A time with our current trainee solicitors. Prior to the assessment centre, you'll be sent a preparation...
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    Business simulation exercise

    Hi. Has anyone done a “business simulation exercise” as part of an AC? What does it entail?
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    DWF Group Assessment Centre

    Hello everyone, This week I received an invitation to an Assessment Centre for DWF (Direct Training Contract route) and I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips/previous experience or someone I could reach out to. The format is group exercise, proofreading exercise and a panel interview...
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    Taylor Wessing & Farrer ACs!

    Hi all! First time (virtually) going for an AC on 3rd for TW and Farrer on 9th - feeling nervous would be an understatement. Any help for the individual case study interview, group exercises and written exercise would be greatly appreciated! or just any general help on how the AC works...
    • Bel N
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    • assessment centre assessment centre case study farrer taylor wessing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  16. Jimpix

    Assessment centres - weekdays or weekends?

    Hello! Do law firms generally have their assessment centres on weekdays or weekends? And is it possible to do them virtually? I understand that it would be beneficial to attend them in person, but I am based outside the UK and have a job. While I will try to attend them in person, I am unsure...
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024

    Hi all! This forum is for sharing information regarding the Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract (2024) application process. The purpose of this thread will be to: share updates on status of applications; share insight re: Application / VI / AC; and encourage and motivate one...
    • Praying4TC2022
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    • 2024 assessment centre irwin mitchell training contract training contract applications vacation scheme video interview
    • Replies: 153
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
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    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    Hi all! This forum is for sharing information regarding the Kennedys 2023 Training Contract application process. The purpose of this thread will be to: share updates on status of application process; share insight re: Application / SST / VI / AC encourage and motivate one another throughout...
    • Praying4TC2022
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    • assessment centre kennedys law motivation training contract training contract interview video interview
    • Replies: 524
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
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    How Do You Prepare For ACs?

    Hi everyone, I hope you had a great festive break! I wanted to ask you all, how do you prepare for an assessment centre? What do you do to nail the competency questions, the commercial/case study questions and how do you go about firm research? I have one in 3 weeks which I'm preparing for...
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    Government Legal Department TC

    Hey guys - I am thinking of applying next year and was wondering if anyone has any tips on what behaviors and strengths to focus based on this year's experience?

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